Spring is officially in the air and for us in the lovely NW that means wind, rain, spontaneous bursts of eye-blinding sunshine, hail, a touch of snow and then back to rain, wind, spontaneous bursts of eye-blinding sunshine.... you get the picture. It's been a quiet couple months here in the land of Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers and all that quiet is about to burst into a whole lot of music. First the short burst of sunshine....

Saturday, March 3rd acoustic at the Kirkland Public LibraryThursday, March 15th acoustic at George's Place in KirklandFriday, March 23rd CD Release at Bomb's Away Cafe in Corvallis, ORPlease SAVE THE DATE Orcas Island, Wenatchee and Seattle

and now for the long bout of rain....

Saturday, March 3rd acoustic at the Kirkland Public Library Dave and I will be performing an acoustic set this weekend at the Kirkland Public Library. This show is for all ages and is absolutely free! We play from 2pm to 3pm and we hope you will join us. Bring the kiddos and your pretty voices so you can sing along. Kirkland Public Library: 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA www.kcls.org

Thursday, March 15th acoustic at George's Place in Kirkland Join Dave and I from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for a yummy selection of Mediteranean food, beer and wine. Get there early and enjoy a happy hour menu until 7pm.George's Place: 108 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA www.georgeskirkland.com

Friday, March 23rd acoustic CD release at Bomb's Away Cafe in Corvallis, ORDave and I are headed to my hometown of Corvallis to celebrate the release of "Between the Bed Sheets and Turpentine" at the fabulous and always amazing Bomb's Away Cafe. Show starts at 9:30pm and not only will my Mom and Dad be there, there may even be Carrol's famous caramels...... Spread the word would ya? I'm looking forward to seeing as many locals as possible.Bomb's Away Cafe: 2527 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR www.bombsawaycafe.comPLEASE SAVE THE DATE! Orcas Island, Wenatchee and Seattle Looking for a little something special this spring? We've got a show over on Orcas Island before we head to Europe and then two homecoming shows right when we return. Save the date will you? We'd love to see you and you'll get to hear first stories from our adventures in Europe. Friday, April 6th: Doe Bay Cafe, Orcas Island, WAFriday, May 25th: Caffe Mela in Wenatchee, WASaturday, May 26th: Conor Byrne Pub in Seattle, WA

Wishing you an amazing March and don't forget your rain coat for the drizzle, sunglasses for the burst of sunshine and your woolies for that random snowflake! smooches! carrie